Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Gig Harbor, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Gig Harbor

$2,575/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,575 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gig Harbor

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gig Harbor rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gig Harbor, WA

Average rent prices in Gig Harbor have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gig Harbor, WA

Rent prices in Gig Harbor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gig Harbor is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Gig Harbor run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$999

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,669

1%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,150

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,850

8%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$999

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,669

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gig Harbor, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Gig Harbor, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gig Harbor and Bonney Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gig Harbor

Median rent price$2,575
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,997
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gig Harbor, WA is 14% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.

Discover rentals in Gig Harbor, WA

Gig Harbor Villa - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Gig Harbor Villa

5900 Soundview Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725

Apartment for rent

ElkinsPK: Hill - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

ElkinsPK: Hill

7417 Hill Ave, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

3616 105th St Nw #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gig Harbor

3616 105th Street Northwest - A

3616 105th St Nw #A, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

House for rent

Available Jun 1

3918 Rosedale St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gig Harbor

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gig Harbor, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gig Harbor rental market.

How much is rent in Gig Harbor?

The average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,575 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gig Harbor?

Average rent prices in Gig Harbor have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Gig Harbor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gig Harbor is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gig Harbor?

To comfortably afford rent in Gig Harbor, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gig Harbor?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, May offers the lowest rents in Gig Harbor while September sees the highest, with approximately 14% higher prices in fall compared to spring.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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